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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 850.59 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 850.59 and 336.61 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 850.59 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/850.59 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 850.59 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 286,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,317.10/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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